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Others are convinced they have heard bangs and phantom footsteps with some even hearing terrifying screams and laughter.

Police have however warned repeatedly that trespassers are risking serious injury and even death by breaking into the historic site.

Although a High Court judge granted Denbighshire Council permission to enforce a compulsory purchase order after a bitter seven-year battle, they haven’t yet served it, meaning British Virgin Isles company, Freemont (Denbigh) Ltd still technically own the site.

The CPO was sought after Freemont failed to comply with a repairs notice served by the council, which required them to carry out significant repairs to the buildings left teetering on the brink of collapse. The hospital is currently up for sale.